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Maicon Biography

Maicon Douglas Sisenando, known simply as Maicon, s a Brazilian footballer who plays as a right back for Premier League side Manchester City. He also played for the Brazilian national team from 2003–2011. A talented right sided wingback, Maicon debuted for Cruzeiro in 2001 and after two successful seasons in Brazil, which included winning a championship and being called up for the Brazilian national team in 2003, he was signed by French club AS Monaco in June 2004. In July 2006, Inter Milan of Italy officially announced the signing of Maicon on a five-year contract. He contributed his fair share of assists and goals as Inter won a fourth consecutive title in the 2008–09 season, including a match-winning brace against Siena. He continued the good form he displayed in previous seasons during the 2009–10 season. He started the season by scoring a goal against Milan in the 4–0 Derby della Madonnina victory, and then playing well against FC Barcelona in a 0–0 draw at the San Siro. Later that month, Maicon scored his first Champions League goal against reigning champions Barcelona when Internazionale registered a famous victory over the Catalans. In the 2011–12 season Maicon played just 23 games in Serie A. On 31 August 2012, Maicon impressive statistyics earned him a deal with ther Manchester City for £3.5 million.